Pregnancy causes dramatic changes to your body, including elevated blood pressure, medical issues associated with weight gain, and other conditions. Most pregnancies go smoothly, but some common pregnancy complications can occur. The obstetricians at Capital Women’s Care Division 64 provide comprehensive OBGYN services, including treatment of common pregnancy complications. They have three convenient office locations in Silver Spring, Laurel, and Rockville, MD.
What You Need To Know About Common Pregnancy Complications
Prenatal care from an OBGYN is critical to protecting the health of the mother and child. These are just a few of the most common pregnancy complications and how an obstetrician may address them:
High blood sugar levels occurring during pregnancy, a condition known as gestational diabetes, is a common problem affecting pregnant women. To treat gestational diabetes, your obstetrician may recommend:
- Dietary changes to reduce blood sugar levels
- Medication to control and manage blood sugar levels
High blood pressure levels occurring during pregnancy, a condition known as gestational hypertension, is another common pregnancy complication. To treat gestational hypertension, your obstetrician may recommend:
- Dietary changes to reduce fats and salt
- Medication to reduce blood pressure
Preeclampsia is a condition causing high blood pressure during pregnancy and protein in the urine. To treat preeclampsia, your obstetrician may recommend:
- Rest
- Medications to lower blood pressure
Hyperemesis gravidarum is characterized by severe, recurring vomiting, which can lead to weight loss and dehydration during pregnancy. To treat hyperemesis gravidarum, your obstetrician may recommend:
- Anti-nausea medication
- IV supplementation of nutrients
- Dietary and lifestyle alterations to avoid triggers
Want To Know More About Common Pregnancy Complications?
These are just a few of the most common complications you may experience while pregnant. Your obstetrician can help you feel your best throughout your pregnancy. To learn more about common pregnancy complications and how an obstetrician can help, call the obstetricians at Capital Women’s Care Division 64. You can reach any of their three offices in Silver Spring, Laurel, or Rockville, MD, by calling (301) 468-0073, so call today.